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Wales vs France
October 15, 2011
Eden Park, Auckland

Wales went to semi-finals after beating Ireland in quarter-finals 22-10 while France defeating England in quarter-finals 19-12. Semi-finals between Wales vs France will be held on Saturday October 15, 2011 at Eden Park, Auckland. This clash becomes the first time the two sides have met at World Cup level.

Two sides have met 88 clashes in all time, Wales have won 43 times, France have won 42 times and 3 times have drawn. But France recently dominates Wales in their last matches. France have won their previous 3 encounters. France has won 6 of the last 7.

Wales vs France last matches

19-Mar-11 France 28-9 Wales
26-Feb-10 Wales 20-26 France
27-Feb-09 France 21-16 Wales
15-Mar-08 Wales 29-12 France
26-Aug-07 Wales 7-34 France

Head to Head

Played : 88
Wales wins : 43
France wins : 42
Draw : 3

France have lost just once to Wales in their last seven meetings when Warren Gatland's men won the Grand Slam in 2008.

Les Blues have released the squad to clash against Wales in semi-finals, this is the France Squad

France: Maxime Medard, Vincent Clerc, Aurélien Rougerie, Maxime Mermoz, Alexis Palisson, Morgan Parra, Dimitri Yachvili, Jean-Baptiste Poux, William Servat, Nicolas Mas, Pascal Pape, Lionel Nallet, Thierry Dusautoir (c), Julien Bonnaire, Imanol Harinordoquy

Replacements: Dimitri Szarzewski, Fabien Barcella, Julien Pierre, Louis Picamoles, Francois Trinh-Duc, David Marty, Cedric Heymans

Probable line-up for Wales

Wales: Leigh Halfpenny, George North, Jonathan Davies, Jamie Roberts, Shane Williams, Rhys Priestland, Mike Phillips, Toby Faletau, Sam Warburton (c), Dan Lydiate, Alun-Wyn Jones, Luke Charteris, Adam Jones, Huw Bennett, Gethin Jenkins.

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Australia vs New Zealand
October 16th, 2011
Eden Park in Auckland

The hosts of 2011 Rugby World Cup, New Zealand will clash against Australia in semi-finals on Sunday October 16, 2011 at Eden Park in Auckland. New Zealand went to semi-finals after defeating Argentina 33-10 in quarter-finals while Australia Wallabies went to semi-finals after defeating South Africa 11-9 in quarter-finals.

In their last match, Australia has won two of their three last matches. Their last clash on Ausgust 27, 2011, Wallabies defeated New Zealand 25-20. This Game will become an interesting and very exciting game. Both sides are favourites in this tournament.

Australia vs New Zealand last matches

27 Aug 2011 Australia 25-20 New Zealand
06 Aug 2011 New Zealand 30-14 Australia
30 Oct 2010 Australia 26-24 New Zealand
11 Sep 2010 Australia 22-23 New Zealand
07 Aug 2010 New Zealand 20-10 Australia

Head to Head

Played : 144
New Zealand Wins : 96
Australia Wins : 43
Draw : 5

In this match, New Zealand will be without Colin Slade and Mils Muliaina due to injury. Before, Two sides have ever met two times in World Cup and Australia won all two matches.

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New Zealand vs Argentina Live Stream

New Zealand vs Argentina
October 9th, 2011
Auckland, New Zealand

Last match of quarter-finals will meet New Zealand vs Argentina at Auckland. New Zealand as host of this World Cup certainly will get full supports from their fans. New Zealand goes to quarter-finals after becoming winner of Pool A. While Argentina goes to quarter-finals after becoming runner up of Pool B.

The Host so powerful in Group Stage by reaching 20 points. From 4 matches, They won all the matches without lost. First match, they won over Tonga 41-10 and then defeating Japan 83-7. New Zealand beating France 37-17 in their 3rd match and the last destroying Canada 79-15. They became first position of Pool A.

While Argentina from 4 matches, they won 3 matches and lost 1 match. They lost to England in their first match. But they won over Romania in the next match. Argentina then won over Scotland 13-12 in 3rd match. By beating Georgia 25-7 in their last match, Argentina goes to quarter-finals and becoming runner up of Pool B.

New Zealand are overwhelming favourites to beat the Pumas, even after losing their playmaker Dan Carter to a groin injury he picked in training ahead of his side’s final pool match with Canada. Carter is likely to be replaced by Aaron Cruden.

Since 1976, New Zealand have never lost to Argentina, in 17 meetings between the sides, 13 of which were tests. The last meeting between these sides, in Buenos Aires, in 2006, went 25-19 in the all-Blacks favour.

So who will win this match and go to semi-finals?

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South Africa vs Australia Live Stream

South Africa vs Australia
October 9th, 2011
Wellington Regional Stadium, New Zealand

Australia Wallabies will meet South Africa in quarter-finals of 2011 Rugby World Cup on Sunday October 9th, 2011. This clash will be held at Wellington Regional Stadium, New Zealand. South Africa goes to quarter-finals after winning Pool D with 4 victories. While Australia goes to quarter-finals after becoming runner up of Pool C. Australia won 3 matches and lost 1 match.

South Africa played a great game in Group Stage. From 4 matches, they won all matches. In first match, South Africa won over Wales 17-16. Beating Fiji 49-3 in their 2nd match. Destroying Namibia 87-0 in their 3rd match and the last won over Samoa 13-5.

While Wallabies from 4 matches, they won 3 matches and lost 1 match. In first match, they won over Italy 32-6 and then lost to Ireland 6-15. Beating USA 67-5 in their 3rd match and the last Australia won over Russia 68-22. They became runner up of Pool C.

Both sides will out their best squad to win this match and go to semi-finals. Here the head to head between South Africa vs Australia.

South Africa:

Won <=> 41
Lost <=> 31
Drawn <=> 1

Australia :

Won <=> 31
Lost <=> 41
Drawn <=> 1

Their five last matches :

24/07/2010 Australia won 30-13 in Brisbane.

28/08/2010 South Africa won 44-31 in Pretoria.

04/09/2010 Australia won 41-39 in Bloemfontein.

23/07/2011 Australia won 39-20 in Sydney.

13/08/2011 Australia won 14-9 in Durban.

So who will win this match and go to semi-finals?

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England vs France Live Stream

England vs France
October 8th, 2011
Auckland, New Zealand

Another quarter-finals will meet England vs France at Auckland on October 8th, 2011. England became winner of Pool B while France became runner-up of Pool A. Both sides played an attractive match in Pool Stage.

Joined in Pool B, England won over Argentina, Romania and Scotland. While France joined in Pool A They won over Japan, Canada and lost to New Zealand.

England came through their pool stage unscathed, at least in terms of results. They have played poorly, have coughed and spluttered their way to victories over Argentina and Scotland. While France, Qualified in second place from Pool A behind New Zealand, as was expected. The French lost against New Zealand and then had a scare in their final match, going down to Tonga 19-14.

Head to Head

There have been 94 matches in total played between England and France, with 51 wins for England, 36 wins for France and 7 drawn matches. England ran out 17-9 winners against the French in the Six nations this year. England are in good form against the French, winning four of the last five matches, their only defeat a 12-10 loss in Paris in March of 2010.

So who will win this match and go to semi-finals?

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Ireland vs Wales Live Stream

Ireland vs Wales
October 8th, 2011
Wellington Regional Stadium, New Zealand

2011 Rugby World Cup of quarter finals will meet Ireland vs Wales on October 8th, 2011. This is a knockout stage so who will win this game will go to semi-finals. Ireland is winner of Pool C while Wales is runner-up of Pool D.

This game will become an interesting match. Wales absolutely dismantled Fiji 66-0 in their last match of pool play, but a more result more telling of the potential of the Welsh side came in the first fixture. Wales became runner-up of Pool D while the winner of this Pool is South Africa.

While Wales became runner-up, Ireland became the top position of Pool C. Ireland had a somewhat disappointing outing over United States on September 11 in the first match. But Ireland began to come on strong in the scoring department. First they mauled the Bears of Russia 62-12, then took apart Italy 36-6 to close out pool play.

Ireland vs Wales
Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa)
Assistant Referees: Wayne Barnes (England), Romain Poite (France)

Head to Head

Played - 116
Ireland Won - 47
Wales Won - 63
Drawn - 6

So who will win this match and go to semi-finals?

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2011 Rugby World Cup Quarter-Finals Schedule, Dates, Fixtures

All teams of 2011 Rugby World Cup Contestants have finished for playing their matches in Group Stage. Top and second position of group will go to quarter finals. And 8 teams who went to quarter finals are Ireland, Wales, England, France, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina. All teams will play their quarter-finals match that will be started on October 8, 2011.



From eight teams will be chosen 4 teams who will go to semi-finals. Quarter Finals uses a knockout system. So they just play one match and a winner will go to semi-finals.

So this is 2011 Rugby World Cup Quarter Finals Schedule

(08/10 - 18:00) Ireland vs Wales at Wellington

(08/10 - 20:30) England vs France at Auckland

(09/10 - 18:00) South Africa vs Australia at Wellington

(09/10 - 20:30) New Zealand vs Argentina at Auckland

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